1.4 - Unconsolidated-undrained test (UU test)
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What does the UU test primarily measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when soil is loaded with water present.
In UU test conditions, is drainage allowed?
💡 Hint: Focus on the ‘undrained’ aspect of the test.
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What is the primary focus of the UU test?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the test evaluates with respect to soil conditions.
True or False: In a UU test, drainage is permitted.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of 'undrained' in the test's name.
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Explain how the calculated pore pressures (using parameters A and B) can affect construction projects on saturated clay soil.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of pore pressures in structural stability.
Design an outline for conducting a UU test that includes necessary equipment and steps followed.
💡 Hint: Think of the equipment and systematic approach needed in a testing lab.
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